Whether you call them frozen mini tacos or taquitos, the smaller version of a traditional taco is so simple yet also genius. My daughter recently discovered taquitos at a friend’s house, and since then, we have kept them stocked. She loves the rolled-up finger-food feel and the textures, starting with the crispy tortilla shell, then the creamy, cheesy sauce and chicken-chunk filling. I like that they are super easy to make and can be tossed in an air fryer. What are the best at the grocery store? Here are the 5 best frozen mini tacos, according to shoppers.
José Olé Beef Mini Tacos are classic corn taco bites filled with seasoned ground beef and cheddar cheese, and shoppers buy them again and again. “These…. These are killer tacos. Not the kind you will find anywhere but this box of pure goodness. I do NOT care who sees me buying OR eating them and my household (no kids) LOVES these guys. If I had to fight for anything, these would be the food I would fight for! They are quick and delish,” declares a Walmart shopper. “I love the beef mini tacos dipped in queso,” a Redditor says.
El Monterey Extra Crunchy Beef and Cheese Tacos feature crispy shells filled with seasoned beef, then fried until crisp. “These are a 10/10 when it comes to frozen food for me,” one Redditor confirms. “Yup these are great – best taquitos out there!” a second adds. “Whenever I buy those I eat the entire box in one day. I don’t buy them very often,” a third confesses.
Delimex Beef Taquitos, made with shredded beef, seasoned with Mexican-style spices, and wrapped in a crispy corn tortilla, are perfection. “Voraciously edible item to have in the freezer at times…these Taquitos are to die for with a grain of salt speaking. I love them all so,” a Target shopper says. “Delimex taquitos are really good. Delimex>Monterey>Jose Ole,” one Redditor says. “Delimex taquitos are way better than Jose,” another says.
Great Value Beef Taquitos are the off-brand alternative that taste better than name-brand options. “Cheap, easy, and delicious dinner,” writes one shopper. “These are so good! I just put them in the air fryer for about 5mins maybe longer but be careful cuz they crisp up quick! Eat them with some refried beans, sour cream and a little cheese and salsa! Sooooo yummy and definitely worth the price! Better than name brand,” adds another. “These are way better than DeliMex. There is more meat, and they just seem larger. I recently had the deli mix, and it was disappointing. these Walmart taquitos are wonderful!” a third agrees.
El Monterey Mexican Grill Taquitos, Chicken & Cheese are my daughter’s favorite, and a popular freezer find at Costco. “The whole family enjoys the crunchy outer layer and warm chicken cheesy inside layer. Easy in the airfryer for my 8year old to heat up herself. These are bigger than the ones you find in the grocery stores and we prefer the taste and size over any other brand,” writes a shopper. “Delicious,” adds another. “Soft, flaky tortilla filled completely with delicious grilled chicken filling.”